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[–] [email protected] 183 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (41 children)

Credulous is the word.

Under the guise of objectivity he gives all fringe opinions equal significance.

Edit: here's a good explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZAQYI_hYp0

[–] [email protected] 83 points 1 year ago (28 children)

I'm okay with skeptical and verifying but he doesn't challenge all his guests equally. I'm not saying he should be perfect, but there are some really far out ideas that need more questioning before I'm personally satisfied.

[–] [email protected] 29 points 1 year ago (8 children)

His show is entertainment first and foremost. That means glorifying stupid bullshit for the entertainment value of it.

Most hard science is boring. Most fringe theory thinking is dramatic and thrilling.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I guess this is why he is successful. Entertaining.

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